Give your child or love one the gift of Education!
Help us in the war against Ignorance....
One cannot keep hope alive if no plan of action is in place
for our young people...
You can now help in the war against Ignorance by
ordering your "An
Educational Pledge" T-Shirt
1. The Educational Pledge T-Shirts with an
Educational Message! Black or White, one size only Extra
Large, only $18.00 per T-Shirt Back of
T-Shirt:
Text
on back of T-Shirt:
An Educational pledge
I pledge to maintain a healthy Mind and Body
Staying away from the Vice of drugs
I pledge always to try my Best to understand
The importance of Knowledge and Education
I pledge to paint a Positive picture of where I plan to be
in the future
Not allowing obstacles to stop the growth of my Plans
I pledge to seek Answers to Questions,
With the understanding that they
Will lead to other discoveries
I pledge to work Firm
With the Awareness and Confidence
That firm work Today will serve
As the Seeds for my strong Tree tomorrow
A Tree that no one will be able to tear down
I pledge to learn proper languages,
Beginning with my Mother's
Always prepared to Appreciate others
I pledge to gain a better understanding of Me
By understanding my Cultural roots
I pledge to fully accept Me as a human being
A Rainbow of many cultures and colors
I pledge to overcome any Personal misfortunes
Becoming Stronger from such misfortunes
Always striving to become A wise person…
Front of T-Shirt:
Selection
A:
Selection B:
T-Shirt Available in two
colors: Black or White. Available in only one size: Extra
Large:
Only $18
2. A
user-friendly publication for young people at risk!
A
Publication for Teachers, Parents, and Students… By Alberto O. Cappas
Never too late to make a U-turn: An Educational
Pledge and 15 Questions to Self-Development
-- 74 Pages (ISBN
1-4116-4950-8), $12.00
This is an
excellent book for family members, schools, juvenile and
adult corrections, parents, teachers and counselors. The
book helps the reader appreciate the art of personal growth
and development.
The
perfect tool for the individual student, parents, educators,
and counselors, as well as for corrections … and great for
group discussions! When ordered directly from the author the
book will be signed/autographed by the author.
By Alberto O. Cappas, Author House Publishers, 112 pages (ISBN
1-4033-0737-7) $12.00
Get a signed autographed copy, if ordered
directly from the author
If more public officials and politicians could write poetry
as visceral as the Human Resources Administration's Director
of Community Affairs Alberto Cappas, the world would indeed
be in a different place. In a city used to low voter
turnout in most elections, where people feel increasingly
alienated from their political and community leaders, it is
refreshing to find someone working in the system who is
sympathetic to the lives of ordinary citizens. Cappas'
poetry, never overly sentimental, demonstrates both a talent
for the written word and a deep understanding of people,
their communities and the larger institutions that influence
their lives. The next time you go to the polls, don't elect
a politician; elect a poet. – From City Limits Magazine.
Also
available at your local bookstore and online:
Barnes & Noble,
Amazon.com, and other website locations.
4. An
Educational Pledge Personal Growth & Development Board
Based
on the fifteen (15) questions in the book: Never too late
to make a U-Turn: An Educational Pledge and 15 Questions to
Self-Development (18” x 24”), $13.00
If paying by check or
money orders, make all payments payable to Alberto O.
Cappas, and mail to:
An Educational Pledge
c/o Alberto O. Cappas
68 East 118th Street, #2
New York, NY 10035
Attn. Friends of An Educational Pledge
Other products coming soon…..
Reviews:
El Boricua
(Website) – Ashley Zure, Book Review Editor….
A must read for all students, parents, and educators. Cappas
motivates his readers to take responsibility for their
education and to pursue their dreams. He put together 15
thoughts-provoking questions that require an individual to
focus on their goals. His advice and words of encouragement
convey his commitment to changing how the average student
feels abut education. I applaud his approach and feel that
his Educational Pledge should be incorporated into our daily
lives.
A great book
for our youth -- Angelica Aquino
The educational pledge is a reflective tool to help anyone,
both young and old. It allows one to take a step back to
move on and to understand the impact of actions and
omissions. Give someone the gift of self-empowerment and
self-realization by sharing the questions and the ultimate
answers that come with such quest. It is a life time gift,
it truly transcends generations. I encourage parents,
educators, young people and everyone to share the book with
their friends and loved ones. I think this book makes a
wonderful staff development and parent and pupil, student
and teacher conversation facilitator. It is a conduit for
personal growth. – Angelica Aquino, Attorney, Washington
Heights, NY
A Challenging
Book – Rafael Rodriguez
The Educational Pledge is a most read book for all. I truly
recommend it, and Mr. Cappas insightful and clear message is
one that will motivate everyone to start "thinking outside
the box”. If you are looking for your next book to read or
as a gift, this would be a great and lasting investment. --
Rafael Rodriguez, President of the July 4th, 1899
Foundation, Queens, NY
I could feel
the force of the waterfall in your words – Anthony Camacho
Words are the most constructive or destructive instruments
to nurture or discourage the potential in every child. I
really appreciate the gift that God has given to you to
express this truth. I could almost feel the force of the
waterfall in your words. I can relate to the feeling - so
overwhelming."
Anthony Camacho, Educator, Higher Education Counselor, New
York
I’ve used the
educational pledge on many occasions – Pedro Cordero
Cappas’ writing comes from the heart and the soul. Cappas
truly captures the everyday people's hopes, dreams, and
fears. I ’m fortunate to know him - as a friend and as a
poet"
Pedro Cordero, Child Care Administrator & Educator, Bronx,
NY
Your writing
is a reality check – Elaina Silva
You are a very deep and thought provoking writer - a reality
check as well. Your talent shines through your work. I
intend to read many more. Thank you!"
Elaina Silva, Writer, California
Right Feelings
into your words -- Beverly
"I'm a teenager in today's society. It's not easy to always
keep your goals in front of you. I've lost touch with some
of my goals; thank you for reminding me of them. You put the
right feelings into your words. Keep it up!"
Beverly,
Poet/Writer, from the starlitecafe.com website
Writer’s
Digest:
….I have seen first hand how many students fall through the
public-school cracks and the best way to insure against this
is to empower each student to become more accountable for
his or her own education and commit to it well beyond the
classroom. In essence, Cappas establishes a great deal of
credibility in relating his own story and how he pledged
himself not just to education and learning as a way of life,
but the importance of balance, commitment, and courage as
one of the surest paths to personal fulfillment…..
A
Publication for Teachers, Parents, and Students…
Based
on the fifteen (15) questions in the book: Never too late
to make a U-Turn: An Educational Pledge and 15 Questions to
Self-Development (18” x 24”), $13.00
